Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-09
IN THE JAIL.


Desperation.
CHICAGO, November s.-Spies, Parsons,
Fielden, Schwab, Fischer and Eneel were
let out of the iron cells At 9 this morning,
and for an hour they stretched their legs
in the cell house enclosure. Every move
ment Of the condemned men wss watched
By bailiffs. one OF whom WAS assigned to
each man. The bailifls walked up and
down the exercise space with their charges,
whom they did not allow more than five or
six feet away from them. They were alertto
prevent any attempt at violence or suicide.
They were not allowed TO approach any Of
the other prisoners during the hour
break fast Was served them. While they
were eating the bailiff, sto VI 1T the cell
doors and watched them, aud when they
were done the knives, forks and dishes
were quickly removed. All tho men ex-
cept Engel ate with tolerable appetite
While the men were at exercise each cell
was searched infinitely. Nothing suspi-
cious WAS disclosed.
Miss Van Zandt aud Miss Fischer were
the only visitors at the Jail, except Rev.
W. II. Bolton, Of the Methodist Church.
Miss Van Zaudt talked to Spies three or
four minutes, with bailitf within hear
ing distance. 'lle is Ikea Gagged tiger"
said Sheriff Matsou when Lingg was taken
from his cell to give the bailiff chance 10
search it. Two deputies watched him ~
he strobe up and down the examining
cage, with nervous, restless movements
The taller took two clocks from the cell,
the only piece Of metal lett TO
him As soon ~ the search WAS
over Lingg WAS bolted in again. This
is the first exercise he has had
since the finding Of the bombs. Eight has
kets of grapes were brought to the jail.
Nothing edible is allowed 10 60 to the
prisoners from the outside for fear Of poi
son being conveyed. The grapes were sent
by John Brown, Jr., and were given 10
the wives and friends Of the prisoners.
A loaded dynamite honb was found
this morning on West Van Buren street,
not far from polling place where voting
was in progress. The bomb was made out
Of large gas pipe and was eight inches
long The ends were closed with iron taps
screwed firmly on. The fuse was attached
at the centre OF the bomb.
Sheriff Matson said this afternoon: "If
do not hear from the Governor tomorrow
night, shall at once begin the work of
erecting scaifolds. We have almost sui,i.
cieut material on hand to hang all the men,
and aside from few beams and planls,
no now material will he required. Jailor
Folz and deputies whom have not
yet selected, will adjust the moose, and
will be present to superintcnd the whole.
A force Of deputy shcrifls. police, and
baiIifis, will he in attendance 10 render
any assistance necessary. As provided In
the statutes OF this State, will swear In
jury of twelve, two OF whom must be ply
sicians, TO view the bodies They and th.
lawyers in the case Hpd press representa-
tivcs will ne the only ores allowed 10 wit
ness the execution. Only the representa-
tives Of the Chicago press and the big
dailies in other large cities, will he per
mitted 10 be present"
The matron Of the womeB's department
Of the jail purchased a lot Of white cotton
cloth and lot OF white tape. This cotton
cloth IL n be- made into Rarmsnt that are
intended to he used next Friday and the
tape is TO supply strings for these gar
ments
This white cotton stuG IL the material
for shrouds. and whether there In 10 be =
hanging at the Jail next Friday or not, the
sbroud- will be- prepared.
Chief Of Police Ebersold, " ho is in con-
s'ant telcgraphic communication with all
Of the principal ciiiea, says the rnmor that
the Anarchists are coming berr from otbcr
places IL not warranted by the facts. In
stead Of the Anarchist coming here, the
few IN the city are leaving g. There
noed be no unesiness," he said, ''of any
demonstration by sympa,hizsrs with the
Anarchists 4"
Ficlden, Spies and schwab signed new
petition this afternoon. II was drawn Up
by Mr.. Saltor and Capt. Black and Ia In a
milder tone than any they have 20 iar sent
In. They ask simply for justice, and dis
card all arguments that hare accompanied
former pleas for the Governors interfsr.
ence.
The last word has bsen written, the lss,
petition has btfn signed, the God rpeAd
has been said, and the fate OF the AnaFch-
lists nov lies In the Governors hands, -
the special ambassadors Of the Chicago
Anarchists departed for Springfield shortly
before midnight loaded down with pspcn.
petitions and prayers. Captain Blsek.
accompanied by Attorney Zeisler and
Nina vxDZsDdt. Was In the Shsri6's oties
at FIVE o'clock this evening TO sss the Sheriff
in regard TO paper 10 the Governor
signed ny himself and JsiloT
Folz, in which Mr.. Matson IL said % hava
given II A. his opinion, and In which 10
wss backed up by the jsiler that the
bombs found In LiDRg's cell were placed
there by Lingg alone, and that none Of The
others knew sught Of IL While he Wa
waiting for the sheriff, Capt Black was
asked II be had any real hope that the
Governor would interfere with The sent
enee. II am quite confident" he ssid,
that clemepcy will be extended 20
Schwsb and Pielden, II not the Others
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